Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 1.4.2024 Period start date To 31.03.2025 Period end date
Charity name: Little Acorns Playgroup
Charity registration number:1083266
Objectives and Activities
| SORP reference | ||
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| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | Little Acorns Playgroup provides safe and stimulating sessional childcare for children from the age of 2 years. Most of the provision is delivered to families in receipt of Flying Start funded places. |
| Summary of the main activities in relation to those purposes for the public benefit, in particular, the activities, projects or services identified in the accounts. |
Para 1.17 and 1.19 |
The playgroup provides childcare, support and guidance to children and their families. Early intervention support has been accessed and provided for children with ALN. Flying Start provision is secure for the playgroup as the playgroup location is in the centre of the eligibility area. The eligibility criteria continues to be extended. Little Acorns Playgroup also offers additional places to fee paying parents. |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
| SORP reference | |
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| Para 1.38 | |
| Policy on grant making | |
| Para 1.38 | |
| Policy on social investment | |
| including program related | |
| investment |
| Contribution made by volunteers |
Para 1.38 | Donations of reusable equipment and resources have been received from groups and individuals within the community. The group remains supported from the wider community. |
| Other |
Achievements and Performance
| SORP reference | ||
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| Summary of the main achievements of the charity, identifying the difference the charity’s work has made to the circumstances of its beneficiaries and any wider benefits to society as a whole. |
Para 1.20 | Little Acorns Playgroup is open for 50 weeks of the year, with 10 playgroup sessions run every week during term time. During the school holidays, sessions are reduced to 3 sessions per week to ensure viability, this provides continuity for the children and their families. Staff development continues to be a focus, training and support are given to all staff members. 1 staff member has completed their NVQ Level 3 in Childcare, Learning and Development during this financial year, another member of staff has begun to work towards her Level 2 qualification. We continue to support training and experience opportunities for childcare students and also vocational opportunities for students still within the school system. |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
Achievements against objectives set |
Para 1.41 |
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| Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | |
| Investment performance against objectives |
Para 1.41 |
Other
Financial Review
| Financial Review | ||
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| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | Little Acorns Playgroup’s financial position has continued to improve throughout this financial year. |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | The group now has the recommended and necessary reserves if ever needed for redundancies. The group is continuing to add to the reserves total. |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | |
| Details of fund materially in deficit |
Para 1.24 | |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
Para 1.23 | Funds are continuously monitored and changes are made if necessary. The playgroup is in a better financial position than that of previous years. |
Additional information (optional)
You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) |
Para 1.47 |
The principal sources of funds are government grants - such as Flying Start funding, 30 hour offer, donations, fundraisers and individual fees paid. |
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| Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted |
Para 1.46 | |
| A description of the principal risks facing the charity |
Para 1.46 | The main risks facing the playgroup are, the rising minimum wage requirements, cost of living and inflation, hindering our financial situation as a charity. Grant income has increased this year, however daily costs and unknown future changes are still a risk. |
| Other |
Structure, Governance and Management
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| Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter) |
Para 1.25 | Early Years Wales Constitution |
| How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association, CIO) |
Para 1.25 | Unincorporated |
| Trustee selection methods including details of any constitutional provisions e.g. election to post or name of any person or body entitled to appoint one or more trustees |
Para 1.25 | Newly or re elected annually. |
Additional information (optional)
You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees |
Para 1.51 |
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| The charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works |
Para 1.51 | |
| Relationship with any related parties |
Para 1.51 | |
| Other |
Reference and Administrative details
| Charity name | Little Acorns Playgroup |
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| Other name the charity uses | |
| Registered charity number | 1083266 |
| Charity’s principal address | Hubberston & Hakin Community Centre Church Road Hubberston Pembrokeshire SA73 3PL |
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
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Trustee name | Office (if any) | Dates acted if not for whole year |
Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (ifany) |
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| Emma Newboult | Chairperson | |||
| EbonyHawkings | Secretary | |||
| Hannah Taylor | Treasurer | |||
| Jackie Taylor | ||||
| Gareth Virgo | ||||
– Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved
Director name
Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity
Trustee name Dates acted if not for whole year
Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others
Description of the assets held in this capacity
Name and objects of the charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects
Details of arrangements for safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets
Additional information (optional)
Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)
Type of Name Address adviser
Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)
Exemptions from disclosure
Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details
Other optional information
Declarations
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.
Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees
Signature(s)
Full name(s) Hannah Taylor
Position (eg Secretary, Treasurer Chair, etc)
Date
25/03/2025
Charity No 1083266
Little Acorns Playgroup Pembrokeshire Charity No 1083266 Annual accounts for the period Period end Period start date To 01/04/2024 date 31/03/2025
Section A Statement of financial activities (including summary income and expenditure account)
| Guidance Note S01 S02 S03 S04 S05 S06 S07 Expenditure (Notes 6) Expenditure on: Rent Equipment Sundries Refreshments Training Pensions Insurance Accounts S13 Tax payable S14 S15 Net gains/(losses) on investments S16 S17 Extraordinary items S18 S19 S20 Other gains/(losses) S21 S22 Reconciliation of funds: S23 S24 Gains and losses on revaluation of fixed assets for the charity’s own use Net movement in funds Total funds brought forward Total funds carried forward Total Net income/(expenditure) before tax for the reporting period Net income/(expenditure) after tax before investment gains/(losses) Net income/(expenditure) Transfers between funds Other recognised gains/(losses): Other Total Wages HMRC Stationary Fees Income and endowments from: Fees Grants Fundraising Donations Separate material item of income Recommended categories by activity Income (Note 3) |
Unrestricted funds Restricted income funds Endowment funds £ £ £ F01 F02 F03 14,086 - - 148,744 - - 1,340 - - 181 - - - - - 837 - - |
Total funds Prior year funds £ £ F04 F05 |
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| 14,086 20,627 148,744 93,278 1,340 255 181 230 - - 837 53 |
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| 165,189 - - |
165,189 114,443 |
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| 119,063 - - 2,722 - - 4,309 - - 15,970 - - 265 - - 533 - - 741 - - 550 - - 2,272 - - 756 - - 214 - - - - - |
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| 119,063 86,698 2,722 - 4,309 4,623 15,970 11,574 265 269 533 259 741 729 550 160 2,272 2,042 756 35 214 144 - - |
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| 147,395 - - |
147,395 106,533 |
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| 17,794 - - |
17,794 7,910 |
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| - - - |
- - |
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| 17,794 - - |
17,794 7,910 |
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| - - - |
- - |
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| 17,794 - - |
17,794 7,910 |
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| - - - - - - - - - - - - |
- - - |
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| - - - - |
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| 17,794 - - |
17,794 7,910 |
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| 28,011 - - |
28,011 20,101 |
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| 45,805 - - |
45,805 28,011 |
Section B Balance sheet
| Guidance Note Fixed assets Intangible assets (Note 15) B01 Tangible assets (Note 14) B02 Heritage assets (Note 16) B03 Investments (Note 17) B04 Total fixed assets B05 Current assets Stocks (Note 18) B06 Debtors (Note 19) B07 Investments (Note 17.4) B08 Cash at bank and in hand (Note 24) B09 Total current assets B10 Creditors: amounts falling due within one year (Note 20) B11 Net current assets/(liabilities) B12 Total assets less current liabilities B13 Creditors: amounts falling due after one year (Note 20) B14 Provisions for liabilities B15 Total net assets or liabilities B16 Funds of the Charity Endowment funds (Note 27) B17 Restricted income funds (Note 27) B18 Unrestricted funds B19 Revaluation reserve B20 Fair value reserve B21 Total funds B22 |
Unrestricted funds £ F01 - - - - |
Restricted income funds £ F02 - - - - |
Endowment funds Total this year £ £ F03 F04 - - - - - - - - |
Total last year £ F05 |
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| - - - - |
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| - | - | - - |
- | |
| - - - 54,874 |
- - - - |
- - - - - - - 54,874 |
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| - - - 36,248 |
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| 54,874 | - | - 54,874 |
36,248 | |
| 8,237 | ||||
| 9,069 | - | - 9,069 | ||
| 45,805 | - | - 45,805 |
28,011 | |
| 45,805 | - | - 45,805 |
28,011 | |
| - - |
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| - - |
- - |
- - - - |
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| 45,805 | - | - 45,805 | 28,011 | |
| - - |
- | - - - - - |
- - 28,011 |
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| - | - | - - | 28,011 |
The company was entitled to exemption from audit under s477 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies.
The members have not required the company to obtain an audit in accordance with section 476 of the Companies Act 2006.
The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Companies Act with respect to accounting records and the preparation of accounts.
These accounts have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to small companies subject to the small companies regime and in accordance with FRS102 SORP.
| Signature of director authenticating accounts being sent to Companies House Signed by one or two trustees/directors on behalf of all the trustees/directors |
Date of approval dd/mm/yyyy Date dd/mm/yyyy Print name Print Name Signature |
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CC17a (Excel)
23/01/2026
1
CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Independent examiner's report on the accounts Section A Independent Examinerfs Report Report to the trustees Little Acoms Playgroup Pembrokeshire On accounts for the year ended 31 March 2025 Charity no (if any) 1083266 Set out on pages I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity {he Trust") for the year ended Responsibilities and basis of report As the charity's trustees, you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordan with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 ('the Act"). I report in respect of my examination of the Trust's accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carying out my examination, I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act. Independent I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have examiner's ststement come to my attention in connection with the examination which gives me cause to believe that in. any material respect." the accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act: or the accounts did not accord with the accounting records., or the accounts did not comply with the applicable requirements Conrning the fonn and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a 'true and fairf view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination. I have no COnmS and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Signed: Date: a3 Name: Kathryn Dearing Relevant professional qualification(s) or body (if any): Address: 2 Shipmans Lane Haverfordwest
Pembrokeshire, SA61 1 NS Section B Disclosure Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight material matters of concern (see CC32, Independent examination of charity accounts: directions and guidance for examiners). Give here brief details of any items that the examiner wishes to disclose.